Roberto Sebastian Matta Etchings: Auction Prices

Chilean · 1911–2002

ArtSell has recorded 34 auction results for Roberto Sebastian Matta etchings between 2018 and 2026, of which 28 sold (82% sell-through). Prices realised range from $315 to $5,625, with a median of $882 across 28 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 8 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $5,625 for “Melodio Melodia” at Rago Auctions in 2021.

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  1. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Melodia-Melodio (from the New Success suite), 1996, carborundum etching in colors with pastel and gouache hand-coloring on handmade paper
    Melodia-Melodio (from the New Success suite), 1996
    Etching · Paper
    43¾ h x 34¾ w in (111 x 88 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 268
    $3,840≈ £2,840≈ €3,306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Composition, etching ex.
    Composition
    Etching · ed. 66/100
    28x18 cm
    Fidesarte · · Lot 172
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Fidesarte ↗
  3. Roberto Sebastian Matta, My Chair Rie, 1978, etching aquatint ex.
    My Chair Rie, 1978
    Etching · ed. 69/100
    67x52 cm
    Fidesarte · · Lot 79
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Fidesarte ↗
  4. Roberto Sebastian Matta, New View, 1996, carborundum etching in colors on handmade paper
    New View, 1996
    Etching · Paper
    43¼ h x 39 w in (110 x 99 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 266
    $3,584≈ £2,665≈ €3,086Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Redness of Blue, 1996, carborundum etching in colors on handmade paper
    Redness of Blue, 1996
    Etching · Paper
    43 h x 38 w in (109 x 97 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 264
    $5,120≈ £3,808≈ €4,408Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Three works from the Così Fan Tutte portfolio, 1970, etching and aquatint in colors on Arches
    Three works from the Così Fan Tutte portfolio, 1970
    Etching · Paper
    18¾ h x 14⅞ w in (48 x 38 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 185
    $826≈ £627≈ €709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  7. Roberto Sebastian Matta, 5pm, from L'Arc obscur des heures (Ferrari 110), 1975, Etching and aquatint in colors on wove paper
    5pm, from L'Arc obscur des heures (Ferrari 110), 1975
    Etching · Paper · ed. 56/125
    19 x 26 3/4in (48.3 x 67.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 161
    $512≈ £378≈ €437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Roberto Sebastian Matta, New-View, 1996, Etching with carborundum and hand-coloring on handmade paper
    New-View, 1996
    Etching · Paper · ed. 118/125
    sheet 43 1/2 x 39in (110.7 x 99.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 65
    $4,352≈ £3,216≈ €3,717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Due grafiche «Droites libérées», 1971, etching and acquatinta a colori
    Due grafiche «Droites libérées», 1971
    Etching
    21,8x15,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 18
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €200–300View at Farsettiarte ↗
  10. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Melodio melodia, 1996, color etching and carborundum, hand-colored with pastel and gouache on handmade paper
    Melodio melodia, 1996
    Etching · Paper
    43¼ h x 35½ w in (110 x 90 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 339
    $3,612≈ £2,840≈ €3,441Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  11. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Perser l’invisible, 1995, etching in colors with carborundum and hand-coloring in gouache and pastel on handmade paper
    Perser l’invisible, 1995
    Etching · Paper
    40½ h x 40½ w in (103 x 103 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 340
    $4,902≈ £3,841≈ €4,512Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Melodio melodia, 1996, color etching and carborundum, hand-colored with pastel and gouache on handmade paper
    Melodio melodia, 1996
    Etching · Paper
    43¼ h x 35½ w in (110 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 294
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Nous tous, 1994, etching and aquatint in colors on Arches
    Nous tous, 1994
    Etching · Paper
    36¾ h x 36¾ w in (93 x 93 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 292
    $2,193≈ £1,738≈ €2,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Untitled XVII (from the Come detta dentro vo significando suite), 1962, etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled XVII (from the Come detta dentro vo significando suite), 1962
    Etching · Paper
    10⅞ h x 14⅞ w in (28 x 38 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 307
    $378≈ £296≈ €347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  15. Folder Los 5 destacados. Burumbauzerda.
    Etching
    15 x 11.5 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 108
    $378≈ £297≈ €344$300 + $78 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  16. Ubu Roi
    Etching · ed. 39/150
    13 x 5.25 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 107
    $315≈ £247≈ €287$250 + $65 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  17. Hom'mere (Chaosmos)
    Etching
    19.25 x 14.75 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 106
    $378≈ £297≈ €344$300 + $78 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  18. Une Saison en Enfer
    Etching
    18.5 x 14 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 105
    $567≈ £445≈ €516$450 + $117 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  19. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Untitled (from the Bonjour Max Ernst portfolio), 1976, etching in colors
    Untitled (from the Bonjour Max Ernst portfolio), 1976
    Etching
    19¼ h x 14½ w in (49 x 37 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 413
    $516≈ £398≈ €464Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  20. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Vivante mortalité, 1973, etching and aquatint in colors
    Vivante mortalité, 1973
    Etching
    11⅞ h x 8⅜ w in (30 x 21 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 407
    $516≈ £398≈ €464Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  21. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Due grafiche «Droites libérées», 1971, etching and acquatinta a colori
    Due grafiche «Droites libérées», 1971
    Etching
    21,8x15,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 111
    Result not publishedEst. €500–800View at Farsettiarte ↗
  22. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Le verbo hommérica portfolio, 1987, etching on Japon nacré
    Le verbo hommérica portfolio, 1987
    Etching
    7¾ h x 20⅜ w in (20 x 52 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 176
    $2,394≈ £1,921≈ €2,169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Untitled, 1944, etching and aquatint
    Untitled, 1944
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 3¼ w in (11 x 8 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 174
    $882≈ £708≈ €799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Untitled (from the Centre noeuds portfolio), 1974, etching and aquatint in colors on Arches
    Untitled (from the Centre noeuds portfolio), 1974
    Etching · Paper
    14 h x 10½ w in (36 x 27 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 172
    $756≈ £639≈ €717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  25. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Plate 3 (from the Centre noeuds portfolio), 1974, etching and aquatint in colors
    Plate 3 (from the Centre noeuds portfolio), 1974
    Etching
    14 h x 10½ w in (36 x 27 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 170
    $756≈ £639≈ €717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  26. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Plate 6 (from the Centre Noeuds portfolio), 1974, etching and aquatint in colors
    Plate 6 (from the Centre Noeuds portfolio), 1974
    Etching
    13¾ h x 10½ w in (35 x 27 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 221
    $882≈ £728≈ €821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Le Coeur est un oeil, 1981, etching and aquatint in colors, braille print
    Le Coeur est un oeil, 1981
    Etching
    11⅞ h x 16½ w in (30 x 42 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 331
    $1,088≈ £883≈ €1,024Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Plates 2 and 7 (from the FMR series); Plate 2 (from Les Damnations series), three works, 1966-1971, etching and aquatint in colors
    Plates 2 and 7 (from the FMR series); Plate 2 (from Les Damnations series), three works, 1966-1971
    Etching
    15 h x 11 w in (38 x 28 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 295
    $1,063≈ £863≈ €1,001Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Two works from the Così Fan Tutte portfolio, 1970, etching and aquatint in colors
    Two works from the Così Fan Tutte portfolio, 1970
    Etching
    26 h x 19¾ w in (66 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 133
    $1,250≈ £918≈ €1,081Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Les Oh Tomobiles II, 1972, etching and aquatint in colors
    Les Oh Tomobiles II, 1972
    Etching
    19¾ h x 26 w in (50 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 310
    $715≈ £526≈ €618Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Melodio Melodia, 1996, color carborundum and etching, hand-colored with pastel and gouache on handmade paper
    Melodio Melodia, 1996
    Etching · Paper
    43½ h x 35 w in (110 x 89 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 331
    $5,625≈ £4,056≈ €4,664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Redness of Blue, 1996, carborundum etching in colors on handmade paper
    Redness of Blue, 1996
    Etching · Paper
    43 h x 39 w in (109 x 99 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 330
    $5,525≈ £3,984≈ €4,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Vivante Mortalité (plate 2), 1973, etching with aquatint on paper
    Vivante Mortalité (plate 2), 1973
    Etching · Paper
    11¾ h x 8½ w in (30 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 249
    $650≈ £489≈ €548Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  34. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Le Palais d'hiver, 1976, etching and acquatinta a colori
    Le Palais d'hiver, 1976
    Etching
    49,5x37,4 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 46
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €250–350View at Farsettiarte ↗
  35. Roberto Sebastian Matta, senza titolo, etching acquatinta es. p.a.
    senza titolo
    Etching
    Fidesarte · · Lot 184
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Fidesarte ↗
  36. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Senza titolo, etching and acquatinta
    Senza titolo
    Etching
    55,2x41,2 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 55
    Result not publishedEst. €200–300View at Farsettiarte ↗
  37. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Senza titolo, etching and acquatinta
    Senza titolo
    Etching
    47,5x37,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 45
    Result not publishedEst. €200–300View at Farsettiarte ↗
  38. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Senza titolo, etching and acquatinta
    Senza titolo
    Etching
    37,5x47 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 21
    Result not publishedEst. €200–300View at Farsettiarte ↗
  39. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Senza titolo, etching and acquatinta a colori
    Senza titolo
    Etching
    41,5x55 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 43
    Result not publishedEst. €300–500View at Farsettiarte ↗
  40. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Senza titolo, etching and acquatinta a colori
    Senza titolo
    Etching
    32,5x25 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 73
    Result not publishedEst. €150–250View at Farsettiarte ↗
  41. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Senza titolo, etching and acquatinta a colori
    Senza titolo
    Etching
    55x75 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 54
    Result not publishedEst. €220–320View at Farsettiarte ↗
  42. Roberto Sebastian Matta, Senza titolo, etching and acquatinta a colori
    Senza titolo
    Etching
    41,3x55,3 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 21
    Result not publishedEst. €200–400View at Farsettiarte ↗

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